'Propel into Future Flight' Boot Camp

Flight Crowd

Flight Crowd is excited to present our ‘Propel into Future Flight’ series of week-long boot camps! This UK-wide experience allows young people (ages 14-18) to solve an industry challenge, collaborate with and learn from leading Air Mobility experts, and be empowered to pursue a career in Sustainable Aviation.

The boot camp includes a combination of virtual (Mont-Thu, 17:00-19:00 GMT) and in-person (Fri, 10:00-16:00 GMT, central Manchester) activities spread across five days. Throughout the boot camp, participants will learn from Future Flight industry professionals who will share their career journey, promoting diversity of thought and backgrounds.

Specifically, students will benefit from: A team Future Electric Aircraft design engineering challenge + an opportunity to present their project to the judges; Presentations & interactive workshops led by industry experts on a variety of exciting Aviation topics; Introduction to further available support and industry opportunities; Future Air Mobility Air Traffic Management activity; Opportunity to meet & network with Aerospace industry professionals; CV building & support workshop; Drone flying masterclass and more.

Further details can be viewed here: https://www.flight-crowd.com/bootcamp and those interested are encouraged to fill in the Expression of Interest form and attend the virtual Q&A session (see details on the webpage above).

 

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Flight Crowd is an educational non-profit empowering individuals to shape the Future of Flight. This initiative is funded by the ‘Reach for the Sky' Challenge organised by the UK Department for Transport (DfT) and UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and we will do our best to ensure the opportunity is available and accessible by as many interested young people as possible. After an incredibly successful first Boot Camp held in London, Flight Crowd is delighted to offer this opportunity to young people based in and around Manchester (6th-10th November) and Nottingham (dates tbc). Let us know if you want to be involved - we can't wait to support you and your young people to take their first steps in an exciting career in STE(A)M and Aviation!

Expected outcomes
  • Improved teamwork, collaboration, presentation, and design engineering skills of young people

  • Boost in young people’s confidence in themselves and their future

  • Increased awareness of the various career paths within STE(A)M and Future Flight industry

  • Opportunities to take part in a variety of networking, virtual and hands-on activities

 

​... and more!

To book this activity, please contact:
Mariya Tarabanovska
bootcamp@flight-crowd.com
http://www.flight-crowd.com/bootcamp

Museum of Science and Industry
Science and Industry Museum
Liverpool Road
M3 4FP Manchester
England

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How to take part/get started

If your school is interested in taking part - please register your interest here: https://forms.gle/n8VMETk18j5LqKjeA and our team will be in touch! 

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Alternatively, we welcome everyone to attend our virtual Q&A session: https://flight-crowd-boot-camp-information-session.eventbrite.co.uk

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For any questions, email: bootcamp@flight-crowd.com

 

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